Certain patients....

Reason #1534861456 why I love my job of being a Nurse. I took care of a challenged gentleman today that had to be one of the absolute kindest men on the face of the earth. I can't even begin to describe it, but he was just a good soul if you know what I mean. And in short, I adored him. 

He was my 2nd patient of many for the day and I have to say starting out the day like this was wonderful. He was so so so thankful for everything, even me checking his blood pressure. "Thank you ma'am, yes ma'am, ok ma'ma." I hadn't even got him into the triage bay before he kissed my hand and told me I had "pretty green eyes." These patients melt my heart completely.

So nearing the end of our time together he gave me a big hug, and kiss on the cheek. What-a-cutie. I even called my husband and said that If I could I'd bring him home to take care of him. He had a form of developmental delay and was mentally challenged. I truly believe these people are angels on this earth.

Before he left from his procedure he came to find me to say bye. He asked me if it would be ok if he painted me a water color painting next week and brought it back to me. I think my heart exploded today...